Yahav Gurfinkel was born on June 27, 1998 in Haifa, Israel. He is both Hungarian and Israeli. He is 171cm tall and weighs 65kg. He is the core of the No. 11 fullback in Chengdu Chengdu. This left-footed player is known for his "all-around attack and defense + precise crosses", which perfectly fits Xu Zhengyuan's flank attack tactics and becomes one of the most threatening defenders with knives in the Super League.

1ˇ Hot spots on the side: Strong explosive power and outstanding speed, ranking first in the same position with an average of 3.2 times per game and success of 1.7 times per game. It can tear open the opponent's defense line with sharp breakthroughs, or it can also cut inside and connect with the midfield to show the offensive attributes of the winger level.

2ˇ Master of Passing: The accuracy of passing reaches 28%, ranking among the top of the Super League. In the 2024 season, it ranks fifth in the league assist list with 11 assists. In the 2025 season, it averages 3 key passes per game and creates 1 goal opportunity. Ranked second in the league.

3ˇ Balance of offense and defense: The defense is fierce and energetic, with an average running of more than 12 kilometers per game, and ranking 11th in the league in completing 61 steals in the 2025 season. The success rate of ground competition is 52%, and the success rate of air confrontation is 53%, building a solid flank defense line.

This season, Gulfinkel has continued to shine and has become an indispensable offensive and defensive hub on the left side of Chengdu:

- The Chinese Super League played 26 games (25 starts), contributed 2 goals and 5 assists, participated in a total of 7 goals, combined with defensive data of 61 steals, demonstrating its all-around value.

- The Battle of Gaoguang is a classic: against Shanghai Haigang, he scored 3 goals (1 goal +1 assist +1 points), helping the team win 4-1; against Dalian InBev, he received a long pass and broke into the penalty area and scored the goal, setting the team's first record.

- Started all 2 games in the AFC Champions League, contributing 2 steals and 3 interceptions, helping the team win 1 clean sheet and demonstrating its adaptability to intercontinental events.

Youth training accumulation: Born in Maccabi Youth Training in Haifa, Israel, he won the U19 Classic Championship with the team. He received assists in the Youth Champions League. He studied under Coach Moses and grew up following Tawasa's example.

European experience: Started his career in the first team of Maccabi Haifa, and has been on loan to Nazares Ilit, Hadera Workers and other teams. He will join Norköping, Sweden in 2021 and transfer to Tel Aviv Workers in Israel in 2022. Accumulated rich experience in the EIC, Swiss Super League and other leagues.

Celebrity in the Super League: In February 2024, he transferred to Chengdu Chengdu for 300,000 euros. In the first season, he contributed 11 assists and became the top assists in the Super League; in 2025, he continued to output steadily and became the key hero of the team's consecutive third place in the Super League. The jersey number is No. 11.

International experience: He has been selected for Israel's youth national team from U16 to U21, and has played 27 times in total. He has competed with stars such as Kukurellia and Fati, demonstrating his outstanding potential in his youth.